Austrobuxus montis-do - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montis-do
ID:
302598
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 41 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301930
Common Names
- Montis-do Boxwood
- Montis-do Buxus
- Montis-do Austrobuxus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Austrobuxus montis-do (also called Montis-Do Boxwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Austrobuxus montis-do is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a fragrant oil. It is also used as a culinary herb and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Austrobuxus montis-do is a bright yellow, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Austrobuxus montis-do is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Austrobuxus montis-do
Austrobuxus montis-do is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Austrobuxus montis-do FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrobuxus montis-do?
Austrobuxus montis-do
What is the common name of Austrobuxus montis-do?
Montis-do Box
What is the bloom time of Austrobuxus montis-do?
Late Spring to Early Summer
Species in the Austrobuxus genus
Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus,
Species in the Picrodendraceae family
Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-18351: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.